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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 865.37 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 865.37 and 573.80 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 865.37 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/865.37 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 865.37 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 496,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,549.31/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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